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02/03/2026 – Most Franklin County homeowners won’t see promised tax relief

01/05/2026 – When 2026 property taxes will be due in Franklin, Delaware counties

01/04/2026 – The most popular and unique dogs names in Franklin County in 2025

12/09/2025 – New report suggests Columbus area should pump brakes on tax breaks

11/21/2025 – Will state property tax bills help you? What to know in Franklin County

11/19/2025 – Ohio lawmakers vote to slash property taxes. What it means for homeowners

11/10/2025 – What's up with property taxes in Franklin County? Here's some vocab and myths dispelled

10/06/2025 – Levies, bonds set to drive November election

09/22/2025 – Columbus again considering a rental registry to hold faraway landlords accountable

09/21/2025 – Arts funding cut was just the beginning. Franklin County is tightening the belt in 2026

09/21/2025 – Ohio property tax working group nearing deadline as lawmakers return to Statehouse

07/28/2025 – Ohio auditors urge voters to share property tax relief plan with their legislators

07/28/2025 – Ohio county auditors suggest options for property tax relief

07/11/2025 – Meet the obscure group that could lower property taxes if Ohio lawmakers override DeWine

07/07/2025 – Franklin County auditor: Legislators don't want to fix whacked out property taxes | Letter

06/24/2025 – Property tax reform bill could pose risks to public safety

06/19/2025 – Franklin County officials warn 'painful cuts' coming if state passes new property tax bill

05/30/2025 – Ohio lawmakers want to make it harder to pass property tax levies

05/14/2025 – 'Taxed and confused?' Panelists agree abolishing property taxes a terrible idea

05/07/2025 – Ohio woman wins back home after quitclaim deed scam while battling cancer

03/28/2025 – Monday is deadline for Franklin County homeowners to challenge property value

03/12/2025 – Deadline to get property tax relief in central Ohio approaching

02/28/2025 – Gas station clerk charged after skimming device found

02/12/2025 – Study raises questions about the use of tax breaks for Franklin County development

02/03/2025 – Ohio won’t remain affordable if lawmakers don’t take action now

01/31/2025 – Franklin County 2023 Mass Reappraisal Review and Statistical Study(PDF, 16MB)

01/29/2025 – 10 This Morning at 6 am - Dog License Extension

01/12/2025 – Most popular dog names

01/01/2025 – Here are the most popular dog names in 2024

12/30/2024 – The most popular and unusual dog names in Franklin County this year

12/03/2024 – Ohio dog registration open through Jan. 31

11/27/2024 – LTE: Lawmakers must do better

11/26/2024 – Auditor's Office Returns $5M to Franklin County Schools, Libraries and Municipalities

11/19/2024 – 4 Investigates: How to appeal your property tax bill in central Ohio

11/16/2024 – Shred Hunger with Franklin County Auditor’s Office

10/17/2024 – LTE: Use the Levy Estimator

09/25/2024 – Lawmakers push for property tax relief

09/25/2024 – Weeks before election, Ohio Democrats blame Republicans for lack of property tax relief

09/12/2024 – Tiny lot value jumps 13,500% - a microcosm of ballooning Franklin County tax bills

08/27/2024 – New bills aim to give Ohio homeowners and renters property tax relief

08/06/2024 – Franklin County treasurer suspends liens as property tax delinquencies spike

07/15/2024 – Sunny sworn in as new Franklin County Sheriff's Office therapy dog

07/02/2024 – Property owners are being buried by taxes. Cash-strapped should be able to delay payments.

06/12/2024 – Which areas of Franklin County successfully appealed rising property values

06/04/2024 – Property tax increases would be capped at 4% under proposed amendment

06/03/2024 – Ted Carter critics wrong. He helped Ohio State dodged violence and chaos protests

05/25/2024 – County auditors call on Ohio General Assembly to address burden of unprecedented property

05/02/2024 – 2024 Deed/Title Fraud Strike Force Report & Recommendations(PDF, 533KB)

04/30/2024 – 2023-2024 Annual Report(PDF, 5MB)

03/29/2024 – Only days left for Franklin County homeowners to appeal property values

03/20/2024 – Op-Ed: Think your property taxes too high? Challenging your appraisal value may help

03/11/2024 – Property-tax cap? Seniors say current breaks declining amid rising home values

03/06/2024 – Franklin County hosting filing events to dispute high property values through April 1

03/05/2024 – Franklin County Auditor’s office to hold affordable housing resource fair

02/29/2024 – Home, business owners should avoid these scams when trying to put together what's left after weather damage

02/28/2024 – Can tornado damage affect your property taxes?

02/15/2024 – Homeowners in east Columbus demand help as some property tax bills soar by nearly 300%

01/23/2024 – How common is your dog's name? See most popular breeds, names for dogs in Franklin County

01/11/2024 – $76 million benefit: See the biggest Franklin County beneficiaries in property tax breaks

01/09/2024 – How Franklin County homeowners can view and pay their new property tax bill

01/08/2024 – Hate what you see on your property tax bill. What solutions are out there

01/04/2024 – New Franklin County property tax bills now ready

12/04/2023 – The Buckeye Institute Recommends Greater Property Tax Transparency

12/04/2023 – Ohio property tax reduction plan moves ahead

11/16/2023 – Money from Dollar General settlement going to impacted communities, but not customers’ pockets

11/16/2023 – $750,000 of $1 million Dollar General settlement to go to food banks in Ohio's 88 counties

11/06/2023 – Breaking down local measures on the Nov. 7 ballot

11/03/2023 – Columbus tax abatements swell under Ginther, as Franklin County leads the state

10/27/2023 – Downtown Columbus office tower values go up as vacancies increase

10/26/2023 – CCS asking for $60 million a year to maintain facilities after failing to merge, close schools

10/15/2023 – Property owners within CCS district see greater valuation hikes than neighboring suburbs

10/13/2023 – This just won't save that much money: Ohio auditors oppose 'band-aid' to property tax hikes

10/12/2023 – Starting over, tax relief bill could cause Ohio auditors to redo current home re-appraisals

10/09/2023 – Everything you need to know about the local races and issues on your ballot

10/09/2023 – Franklin County auditor website gives homeowners an answer to how much levies will cost

09/20/2023 – The problem is not how your property is valued. There's a more expensive issue at play

09/07/2023 – 2023 Real Property Tax Valuations Reappraisal

09/01/2023 – How Franklin County home value increase will impact property taxes

08/29/2023 – What the rise in property value means for property taxes

08/28/2023 – Our view: Columbus schools must make strong case for $100 million levy.

08/22/2023 – It’s time for reappraisal…

08/21/2023 – Central Ohio property valuation increases: Take advantage of the informal challenge process to minimize potential tax liability

08/17/2023 – NBC 4 at 11

08/16/2023 – What tax abatements has Columbus approved so far this year?

08/16/2023 – Letters: Your house value is likely going to increase, but there's good news.

08/15/2023 – Franklin County auditor says value increases are good as home reappraisals are released

08/09/2023 – How Franklin County homeowners can view their property’s new value

08/08/2023 – Franklin County home values going up

08/07/2023 – The Punch List: Why Central Ohio is in line for 'historic' property value increases

08/07/2023 – How to find out what your home is now worth

07/17/2023 – Franklin County Auditor educates residents on property reappraisals amid historic value jump

06/09/2023 – How property value increases could hit Ohio taxpayers

06/08/2023 – Housing crisis has far-reaching consequences for many Central Ohioans

06/08/2023 – Historic increases expected for Ohio property values: What will this mean for your taxes?

05/08/2023 – Property values in Franklin County expected to skyrocket in 2023 appraisal update

04/25/2023 – 2022-2023 Annual Report(PDF, 5MB)

03/01/2023 – Franklin County homes damaged by storms can get tax relief

12/14/2022 – 10TV New At Noon - Cash Registers that failed inspection to have warning signs

12/13/2022 – After Ohio sues Dollar General, stickers warning of overcharging being added in Franklin County

11/23/2022 – Franklin County refunds $5M in property assessment fees to local schools, municipalities

11/22/2022 – Franklin County Auditor Issues $5 Million Refund

11/17/2022 – 2022 Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC) Annual Report(PDF, 6MB)

11/01/2022 – Consumer Alert: Auditor Stinziano Reminds Shoppers to be Vigilant After Area Stores Fail Price Check

10/04/2022 – Franklin County: Auditor explains levy estimator, 2023 reappraisal process

08/09/2022 – Board of Revision special meeting scheduled for August 23(PDF, 105KB)

06/07/2022 – Dashboard shows Franklin County housing market strong, despite slowing nationally

05/31/2022 – In Franklin County's hot housing market, older homeowners struggling | Opinion

04/18/2022 – Meet the team tasked with protecting your money at the gas pump

04/05/2022 – Auditor Stinziano Releases Older Adults and Property Taxes Report(PDF, 12MB)

03/31/2022 – Auditor Stinziano Releases 2021 Annual Report(PDF, 7MB)

02/15/2022 – Franklin County homeowners have opportunity to discover property value

02/02/2022 – Franklin County dog license renewal deadline extended to March 2022

12/19/2021 – Property Tax Assistance Program available in Franklin County for those who qualify

12/16/2021 – Ohio Senate passes bill to change the process for challenging local property tax assessments

12/15/2021 – November home prices in Franklin Co. up 16% over last year, continuing hot market

12/14/2021 – Auditor, commissioner: Deadline nearing for funds to help older residents staying in home

12/06/2021 – Property tax bill would protect homeowners

12/02/2021 – Dog licensing open enrollment begins

11/23/2021 – Keep your home title safe with new eAlert system in Franklin County

11/23/2021 – Franklin County auditor announces $5 million in property tax refunds to schools, others

10/30/2021 – New tool is tracking Columbus-area tax breaks, development: Here's what it says

10/20/2021 – Ohio Lawmakers Consider Legislation Pushing for More Tax Abatement Reporting

10/12/2021 – Franklin County commissioners OK one-year extension for later dog tag purchase deadline

09/30/2021 – Assessing the Racial Gap: Disparities believed to be reflected in home values

08/23/2021 – Franklin County businesses can now file complaints for COVID-19 impact

08/19/2021 – Council on American-Islamic Relations-Ohio Joins Affordable Housing Fair

08/19/2021 – Data In The Dark: How Big Tech Secretly Secured $800 Million In Tax Breaks For Data Centers

08/18/2021 – Storm-damaged properties could be eligible for tax break in Franklin County

07/18/2021 – Theodore Decker: Debate over critical race theory rages while racial inequities persist

07/15/2021 – Auditor Stinziano Releases Kirwan Institute Report on Racial Bias in Appraisal Process(PDF, 3MB)

07/15/2021 – OSU study finds homes in low-income, mostly Black neighborhoods overvalued for property taxes

07/14/2021 – A Good Day for Subsidy Transparency: Franklin County, Ohio Touts New Tax Incentives Hub

07/14/2021 – Poor and Black Franklin County neighborhoods were overvalued for real estate taxes for years, new report finds

07/08/2021 – Home title theft, how to protect yourself starting with the county auditor

07/06/2021 – Ohio seniors could see more savings under bill increasing homestead tax exemption

06/16/2021 – Auditor Stinziano Launches Tax Incentives Hub

06/12/2021 – July 1 deadline approaching for Franklin County dog owners to license their canines

06/10/2021 – How to check for skimmers at gas stations

05/27/2021 – Franklin County completes holiday sweep of gas pumps looking for credit-card skimmers

04/20/2021 – The ins and outs of dog licensing in Franklin County

04/12/2021 – Proposal Would Cap Property Tax hikes for Eligible Homeowners

03/17/2021 – Auditor Stinziano Releases 2020 Annual Report(PDF, 8MB)

03/10/2021 – Franklin County homeowners not rushing to contest values

03/06/2021 – Fake payment checks from Auditor's office

03/02/2021 – Bipartisan bill would allow counties to test fuel quality

01/21/2021 – Franklin County Is One of the Hottest Housing Markets, 2020 Sales Year End Review Shows

01/21/2021 – ‘Frenzied’ Franklin County housing market trending even hotter

01/21/2021 – Coming off a hot 2020, what will the Columbus housing market look like in 2021?

01/20/2021 – Small-business incubator planned for Hilliard property

01/05/2021 – New E-Filing and Assistance Program to Make BOR Process Easier, Accessible for Homeowners

12/15/2020 – Franklin County Auditor Stinziano says changes to dog licensing process have paid off

12/15/2020 – Auditor Stinziano Unveils New Tax Incentive Report(PDF, 8MB)

11/10/2020 – Ohioans falling behind on mortgages during COVID pandemic as foreclosures loom

10/10/2020 – Franklin County voters to consider levies worth more than $400 million on Nov. 3 ballot

09/28/2020 – Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano looks at racial inequalities in housing appraisal process

08/28/2020 – What You Need to Know About the New Home Value Assessments, Including How to Challenge Them

08/28/2020 – Fairer tax bills can ease pain of rising real estate values

08/27/2020 – Hot housing market boosting property values in Franklin County

08/25/2020 – Hot market: Home values in Franklin County jump 20% in three years

08/25/2020 – Franklin County home values on the rise, says county auditor

08/07/2020 – Franklin County property assessments are going ahead this month. Here's what you need to know

08/06/2020 – Franklin County auditor to update dog tag system

07/27/2020 – Updated Franklin County property values coming

07/25/2020 – Know Your Home Value Campaign Launches Ahead of Triennial Update

07/14/2020 – More dog owners opting for longer-term tags

06/29/2020 – Partnership to expand county’s capacity to process deeds electronically

06/18/2020 – Reminder: Property Tax and Tax Assistance Program Deadlines Extended(PDF, 330KB)

06/07/2020 – Weights and measures on track for annual checks despite pandemic

03/17/2020 – 2019-2020 Annual Report(PDF, 6MB)

03/09/2020 – Proposed Ohio law would allow counties to test fuel quality

02/19/2020 – Still time to buy 2020 dog tags without penalty

02/14/2020 – Auditor Stinziano Announces Updated Ballot Levy Estimator for March Election

02/11/2020 – Gas-tax stickers finally being affixed to fuel pumps

12/16/2019 – Property tax help might be on the way

12/16/2019 – Lawmaker seeks to cap property tax increases

12/11/2019 – Franklin County Auditor warning of international dog license scam

12/11/2019 – Franklin County Auditor warns of shady dog licensing sites

11/14/2019 – Franklin County Auditor looking into property manager

09/30/2019 – Face the State with Scott Light
(WBNS 10-TV, 9/29/19)

09/22/2019 – Update of Franklin County Property Rates Already Underway

06/18/2019 – 100 Day Report(PDF, 6MB)

06/13/2019 – Franklin County auditor’s office extends its paid family leave to six weeks

06/13/2019 – Companies expanding leave programs to support families

06/13/2019 – No skimmers found during inspections of Franklin County gas pumps

05/09/2019 – ThisWeek: Franklin County Auditor Replaces Real Estate Title form DTE-100

05/09/2019 – City Stepping in to Stop Speeders in Linden

04/13/2019 – Ohio County Auditors Explore Blockchain

04/10/2019 – Early Voting Underway for May Primary Election

04/09/2019 – Online Tool Helps Franklin County Voters Gauge Tax Issues' Impact on Bills

03/26/2019 – Stinziano Making Changes as First Democratic Franklin County Auditor in 80 Years

03/25/2019 – Stinziano Seeks Access, Transparency in New Role as Franklin County Auditor

03/25/2019 – Did Weather Damage Your Home in Franklin County? Get Tax Relief

03/22/2019 – Channel 10 Covers Tax Breaks for Homeowners

03/21/2019 – Reducing Property Values After Storm Damage

03/19/2019 – Report: Many Poor Ohioans Lack Safe, Affordable Place to Call Home

03/19/2019 – To Fight Displacement, Affordable Housing Developer Switches Focus To Rentals

03/19/2019 – Stable Housing Key Factor in Improving Health in Ohio’s Counties

03/15/2019 – Franklin County Holds Meetings to Help Homeowners Challenge Property Value Assessments